Winter - Age 6

Her favorite thing: ShopkinsWhy do you like them? Because they are so cute and small and have my favorite colors and they have tiny, tiny, tiny faces. And I love, love, love them!Where did you get them? At ToysRUs. My mommy and daddy give me one every Friday because I earn them. How much did they cost: I don't know because I can't count money yet. Maybe $100.

Tyler - Age 12

His favorite thing: A hockey stick specifically designed for Detroit Red Wings player #55 Niklas Kronwall. Why is it special? Tyler plays hockey too and is a huge Red Wings fan! Niklas is one of his favorite players.Where did he get it? The stick was given to him by Niklas' nephew, Felix Kronwall. Felix lived with us for about six months so he could play hockey locally. Felix scored a goal with this stick and it's his signature you see on the blade. What did it cost? Tyler says it's priceless.

Melanie Sheridan

William - Age 8

His favorite thing: KRE-O Transformers Grimstone Why do you like it? It's my very first KRE-O Transformers pack and it's four robots that you can combine into one bot. It's really cool and I play with it all the time.Where did you get it? My mom and dad got it for me at ToysRUs because I had a really good report card.How much did it cost? I remember what the price was and it's $11.00.

]]>SunnyChanelhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/sunnychanel/17-kids-share-their-favorite-possessions-1fk2bMon, 30 Mar 2015 15:47:05 -0400<b>Everyone remembers their favorite childhood toy.</b>sunnychanelnonadult21 Kids Who Gave Absolutely Zero F*ckshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/remeepatel/these-kids-are-so-yolo?utm_term=4ldqpia
These kids are more YOLO than we ever could be.

This kid who went full-on PIMP DADDY for his old-time family photo.

This school that wanted to make its sponsorship memorable.

This kid who didn't give a fuck about niceties.

]]>Remee Patelhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/remeepatel/these-kids-are-so-yoloMon, 30 Mar 2015 09:13:52 -0400<b>These kids are more YOLO than we ever could be.</b>remeepatelnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult"Get a fat cat and Make it Be Mine."nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult29 Adorable Photography Ideas Every Family Should Tryhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/erinfrye/say-cheese?utm_term=4ldqpia
Say cheese!

Maybe it's a knee-jerk reaction. You're confronted with a woman many months pregnant, and before you know it, your hands are all over her body trying to discern if that lump is the baby's knee or its butt.

matteocestra

But let's step back for a moment, and take the pregnancy out of the equation. It kind of looks something like this, doesn't it?

You advise your kids not to get wrapped up in silly teenage romance...

...but you didn't quite heed that advice when you were their age.

]]>Mike Spohrhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/16-times-youre-not-the-person-your-kids-think-you-areFri, 27 Mar 2015 14:16:06 -0400<b>Your kids are on a need to know basis.</b>mikespohrnonadultThis Viral Video Of A Baby Clapping In The Womb During An Ultrasound Can't Be Realhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/abagg/omg-this-baby-can-be-seen-clapping-her-hands-in-the-womb-dur?utm_term=4ldqpia
Can it? BuzzFeed spoke to Dr. Jen Gunter, OB-GYN, to find out whether it’s possible.

BuzzFeed spoke to Dr. Jen Gunter, an OB-GYN, blogger, and author, to find out whether or not this was possible. According to Gunter, "A 14-week fetus isn't capable of purposeful gross motor movement," but that doesn't mean that it's fake.

"The hands hit each other, but it is not what we consider clapping," Jen continued. "What you see is just fetal movement, that with some very careful editing gives the appearance of a clap. It's the ultrasound version of a parlor trick."

"If you ultrasound enough fetuses you will see all kinds of movement and assign purpose to them (beyond reflex activity). It is a bit like looking at clouds and seeing shapes."

So it's not necessarily fake, but it's not necessarily real either.

]]>Allison Bagghttp://www.buzzfeed.com/abagg/omg-this-baby-can-be-seen-clapping-her-hands-in-the-womb-durFri, 27 Mar 2015 13:09:04 -0400<b>Can it?</b> BuzzFeed spoke to Dr. Jen Gunter, OB-GYN, to find out whether it's possible.abaggnonadultBut it has to be a hoax, right?nonadultnonadult"If you ultrasound enough fetuses you will see all kinds of movement and assign purpose to them (beyond reflex activity). It is a bit like looking at clouds and seeing shapes."nonadultIt's an illusion, Michael.nonadultnonadult11 Times It's OK To Miss Your Mommyhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/moniquesteele/times-its-ok-to-miss-your-mommy?utm_term=4ldqpia
Hi Mom!

When the laundry basket is overflowing and you realize you have to do all of it on your own.

What the hell is a permanent press?

Monique Steele / Buzzfeed

When tax season rolls around and you're suddenly conscious of the fact that you have no idea what you're doing.

Can I claim my cat as a dependent or no?

Monique Steele / Buzzfeed

When your roommate gives you the flu and you just need someone to make you soup and tuck you in.

*cough, cough* I'm sick.

Monique Steele / Buzzfeed

When you buy food from yet another takeout restaurant and you just miss a home cooked meal.

Chicken lo mein just doesn't taste the same when that's all you've been eating for five days straight.

Of course, this face isn't just reserved for Rangers games. Every parent has made this face at some point. This is a universal parenting face.

When another parent announces the arrival of the ice cream truck at the park.

]]>Morgan Shanahanhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/here-is-sarah-jessica-parker-cringing-at-every-parenting-sitWed, 25 Mar 2015 22:01:06 -0400<b>Mama no like.</b>morganshanahannonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult"Great. My kid hasn't even eaten lunch yet."nonadult"As long as you're under my roof, <i><b>mom and dad</b></i>..."nonadultSeriously, stop it.nonadult"Isn't there corn syrup in that?"nonadultDead. To. Me.nonadultJuice boxes and orange slices 4 lyfe!nonadult"Let's not have this argument at Disneyland."nonadultAnd then at 4:00 a.m. when he has to pee.nonadultYou don't even have a dog.nonadult"Go home, I know you have parents."nonadult::kids raucously cheer::nonadult"Can...not...snark...the...tween..."nonadult"OK, but it's about to get weird, kid."nonadult"No, I do not want to build a fucking snowman."nonadult"This looks...edible?"nonadultAnd they like it.nonadult17 Painfully Retro Baby Names Worth Bringing Backhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/painfully-retro-baby-names-worth-bringing-back?utm_term=4ldqpia
Because sometimes a new baby comes with an old soul.

Ida

Forget Ava and Eden! Ida, the 10th most popular name of 1915, is going to make you one hell of a noodle kugel.

Tommasolizzul / Getty Images

Chester

Chester hit the top 100 list in the 1880s and last appeared there in 1929. Thanks to that orange Cheetos-slinging cheetah, this name now oozes mischievous cool and is ready to make its comeback.

Fuse / Getty Images

Florence

Florence hasn't cracked the U.S. top 1,000 list since 1981. But can't you just see baby Flo in her little monogrammed sweater?

Ipggutenbergukltd / Getty Images

Barth

Barth (short for Bartholomew, also the given name of Bart Simpson) has never really had its moment in the spotlight. Why not 2015?

]]>Morgan Shanahanhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/painfully-retro-baby-names-worth-bringing-backWed, 25 Mar 2015 12:58:03 -0400<b>Because sometimes a new baby comes with an old soul.</b>morganshanahannonadultForget Ava and Eden! <b>Ida</b>, the 10th most popular name of 1915, is going to make you one hell of a noodle kugel.nonadultChester hit the top 100 list in the 1880s and last appeared there in 1929. Thanks to that orange Cheetos-slinging cheetah, this name now oozes mischievous cool and is ready to make its comeback.nonadultFlorence hasn't cracked the U.S. top 1,000 list since 1981. But can't you just see baby Flo in her little monogrammed sweater?nonadultBarth (short for Bartholomew, also the given name of Bart Simpson) has never really had its moment in the spotlight. Why not 2015?nonadultFinding Lola overused? Not brave enough to go for Lolita? Bring Dolores back — she hasn't been on a top baby names list since 1930!nonadultNothing says "fun-loving superstar" like Herman, a name which has basically never been popular, ever. That's what makes it cool.nonadultErnest was a top 40 name at the turn of the 20th century, around the time Oscar Wilde's <i>The Importance of Being Earnest</i> hit the stage. Double retro bonus? Ernie is an awesome nickname.nonadultOK, this was never a name, but maybe it should be. Color names are in, and it's kind of pretty, isn't it?nonadultEdna nearly cracked the top 10 in the late 1800s and has been ripe for a comeback ever since.nonadultOedipus' popularity as a name dates back to the fifth century and almost never gets any play anymore. What's hipper than a name that triggers nearly everyone who meets its bearer?nonadultLet that kiddo know who's boss right from the start with this biblical moniker. (Hint: It's not him.)
[Disclosure: I named my own child Delilah.]nonadultWith a cute nickname like Maury or Mo, it's kind of shocking Maurice <a href="http://nameberry.com/babyname/Maurice/boy">hit its popularity peak</a> back in the 1870s.nonadultWhat's better than one old-timey name? Combining TWO old-timey names!
Louise + Ella = Louella! The ultimate in retro naming!nonadultWhile we're feeling biblical, the world's first murderer makes for a memorable namesake. Height of popularity? Genesis.nonadultBernice was all the rage in the first third of the 20th century. Give her a bob and make her in the image of the F. Scott Fitzgerald character.nonadultNorman's popularity peaked in 1936. Bring it back and everyone can just call your baby "Normie."nonadultHitler freakin' ruins <i>everything</i>.nonadultnonadult18 Questions From Childless People For Parentshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/tahliapritchard/seriously-how-do-you-cope-with-tiny-humans?utm_term=4ldqpia
Seriously, how do you do it?

Was the birthing experience as traumatic as they make it look in movies?

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Did you panic the first time the baby cried?

Disney

Do you actually ever sleep?

FOX

Do you ever get used to the smell of dirty diapers?

]]>Tahlia Pritchardhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/tahliapritchard/seriously-how-do-you-cope-with-tiny-humansTue, 24 Mar 2015 23:31:04 -0400<b>Seriously, how do you do it?</b>tahliapritchardnonadult15 Photos No Teenager Would Ever Post To Instagramhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/mtmorrison/15-things-no-teenager-would-ever-post-to-instagram-1ff03?utm_term=4ldqpia
If you’re a teenager, these are never, ever happening.

Nope, never happening.

Marsha Takeda-Morrison / BuzzFeed

This complaint would never happen.

Marsha Takeda-Morrison / BuzzFeed

Can't even imagine.

Marsha Takeda-Morrison / BuzzFeed

LOL... Nope.

]]>Marsha Takeda-Morrisonhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/mtmorrison/15-things-no-teenager-would-ever-post-to-instagram-1ff03Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:38:06 -0400<b>If you're a teenager, these are never, ever happening.</b>mtmorrisonnonadultHere's How Twitter Helped Reunite Three Abandoned Children With Their Motherhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/twitter-helped-reunite-abandoned-children-with-their-mother?utm_term=4ldqpia
The children were left stranded at a New Delhi railway station.

Last Tuesday night at around 11 p.m., journalist Abhishek Shukla noticed three children sitting at the New Delhi railway station unsupervised.

Abhishek Shukla

Twitter users soon started replying to the tweet, and offered any help they could.

]]>Andre Borgeshttp://www.buzzfeed.com/andreborges/twitter-helped-reunite-abandoned-children-with-their-motherTue, 24 Mar 2015 09:31:04 -0400<b>The children were left stranded at a New Delhi railway station.</b>andreborgesnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult<blockquote>"I called a child helpline, and asked them for help, but all they said was they'd get back to me, after which I decided to take a picture, and ask Twitter for some help. I was afraid that something might have happened to them, so I also tagged the Delhi police and the Home Minister of India Rajnath Singh."
</blockquote>nonadult"Teams reached shortly after I left, and the kids were finally found on the other end of the station," he said. "It was only after they were assured safety at the police station, and were given food to eat, did they explain what happened. The kids said that their father had left them at the station, and they were told that their mother would come and pick them up."nonadultThis Guy Recorded A Hilarious Fight With His Parents Years Ago And Turned It Into A Cartoonhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/juliekliegman/this-guy-recorded-a-ridiculous-fight-with-his-parents-years?utm_term=4ldqpia
More teenagers should record family fights.

Like most kids, writer and storyteller Mike Cohen fought with his parents. A lot.

]]>Julie Kliegmanhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/juliekliegman/this-guy-recorded-a-ridiculous-fight-with-his-parents-yearsMon, 23 Mar 2015 18:30:12 -0400<b>More teenagers should record family fights.</b>juliekliegmannonadultnonadult"My dad’s yelling at me and in the middle of this, I think to myself, what the heck, my tape recorder's here," Cohen told BuzzFeed News. "I remember sharing it with my friends."
He taped fights on and off until he was about 28, amassing at least a couple dozen recordings.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult<blockquote><b>Mike</b>: This is my room. This is where I live. I don't want to put anything in storage. I don't trust people because you taught me not to trust people.
<b>Father</b>: I never told you not to trust people.
<b>Mike</b>: You don't trust anyone who's not the same religion as you. You lock your doors constantly.
<b>Father</b>: You're nuts.</blockquote>nonadultCohen preserved his dad scolding him about everything, from taping an interview with an <i>All My Children</i> star instead of running an errand, to stealing from a candy machine freshman year of college.
"It definitely takes me back to being a teenager," he said. "It's a combination of love and hate for my parents. We were always bickering. It was a lot of love and care for me."nonadultnonadultAfter so many years, he also has a newfound appreciation for his dad's complaints.
"I think maybe I agree with a few more things now than I did when I was a bratty 18-year-old," Cohen said.nonadultnonadult25 Products All Sarcastic Parents Needhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/products-all-sarcastic-parents-need?utm_term=4ldqpia
I almost lost my kids once… I guess I didn’t take them far enough into the woods.

And this one for when your kids are on your last nerve:

]]>Mike Spohrhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/products-all-sarcastic-parents-needFri, 20 Mar 2015 14:23:03 -0400<b>I almost lost my kids once... I guess I didn't take them far enough into the woods.</b>mikespohrnonadultOrder a pack <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HWMK22/?tag=buzz0f-20">here</a> for $6.28.nonadultYou can <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1601063385/?tag=buzz0f-20">order</a> this pack for only $4.50. WTF?nonadultStart shaming creepy people <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/thelactivist.630903459">here</a> for $20.99.nonadult<a href="http://skreened.com/zimmacass/i-ve-lost-my-mind">Order one</a> for $19.19.nonadultIt'll all be worth it when someone asks, "Is your last name really 'Ass?'" Get one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/199206592/ass-family-vinyl-graphic-decal-car?ref=sr_gallery_8&amp;ga_search_query=ass+family&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">here</a> for $3.99.nonadultIt only takes $30 of your kid's allowance to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/42255304/attention-teenagers-if-your-tired-of?utm_source=Pinterest&amp;utm_medium=PageTools&amp;utm_campaign=Share">order</a> your own.nonadultFight the eye rolling <a href="http://www.lookhuman.com/design/24320-keep-rolling-your-eyes">here</a> for $22.40.nonadult<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162981599/funny-throw-pillow-cover-quote-pillow?ref=sr_gallery_8&amp;ga_search_query=sarcastic&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">Order one</a> for $16.99.nonadultOrder one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/113330836/mounted-rubber-stamp-i-love-my-rotten?ref=sr_gallery_4&amp;ga_search_query=sarcastic+parent&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">here</a> for $8.50.nonadult<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/169057401/new-mom-blank-greeting-card-new-baby?ref=sr_gallery_9&amp;ga_search_query=sarcastic+mom&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">Drop some truth</a> for $4.25.nonadultAnnoy your kids even when you're not there. Order one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150629802/funny-typography-poster-brush-your-teeth?ref=sr_gallery_17&amp;ga_search_query=sarcastic+mom&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_page=2&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">here</a> for $15.nonadult<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123124659/womens-funny-text-because-i-said-so?ref=sr_gallery_4&amp;ga_search_query=sarcastic+mom&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">Order one</a> for $20.nonadultNever get peed on again by buying one <a href="http://www.newdaddygifts.com/Gag-Gift-Father-To-Be-Pee-Shield.html">here</a> for $29.95.nonadultOrder one <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/hey_mom_can_i_help_you_clean_said_no_one_ever_mug-168503014254419624">here</a> for $16.25.nonadultFind one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/225125177/worlds-most-okay-mom-funny-travel-coffee?ref=sr_gallery_13&amp;ga_search_query=sarcastic+mom&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">here</a> for $15.nonadultGet the new one from <i>Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay</i> author/mom Stefanie Wilder-Taylor <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1476787301/?tag=buzz0f-20">here</a> for $11.25.nonadultDad Dave Engledow and his daughter Alice Bee star in this collection of darkly hilarious photos. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1592408893/?tag=buzz0f-20">Order a copy</a> for $13.88.nonadultOrder one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/160529764/girl-babies-suck-cross-stitch-with?ref=sr_gallery_21&amp;ga_search_query=sarcastic+mom&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_page=5&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">here</a> for $18.50.nonadultFind 16 more motivational posters for sarcastic parents <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/17-motivational-posters-for-sarcastic-parents">here</a>.nonadultOrder one <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/funny_retro_mom_mousepad-144893888534905568">here</a> for $12.95.nonadultOrder one <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/outside_iphone_3_case-179287078708629442">here</a> for $47.95.nonadultGas costs a lot more than this cap, which you can order <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/moms_taxi_service_hat-148928391783913915">here</a> for $17.95.nonadultOrder one <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/walk_it_off_comic_book_ping_pong_paddle-256673165419311761">here</a> for $33.95. And yes, you're allowed to make a sarcastic comment about spending more than $30 on a ping pong paddle.nonadultOrder one <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/sarcastic_dad_shirt-235615685008483807">here</a> for $28.95.nonadultYou've seen things; things you can't unsee. Order one <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/you_cant_scare_me_i_have_children_shirt-235325885003581202">here</a> for $32.45.nonadultnonadultParenting As Told By "FRIENDS"http://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/life-with-kids-as-told-by-friends?utm_term=4ldqpia
Could they BE any more frustrdorable?

When they have their first sleepover.

NBC

When you ask them to clean up the legos they just scattered on the floor.

NBC

When you tell them it's time to do their homework.

NBC

When they're having a growth spurt.

]]>Morgan Shanahanhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/life-with-kids-as-told-by-friendsThu, 19 Mar 2015 15:31:04 -0400<b>Could they BE any more frustrdorable?</b>morganshanahannonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultA Reminder To Anyone Who Has Ever Been Pregnant That Your Body Is Beautifulhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/a-reminder-to-pregnant-women-everywhere-that-your-body-is-be?utm_term=4ldqpia
F*ck ‘em, dude.

When you're pregnant, the whole world thinks they get to talk about your body.

"Wow you're huge! What do you mean you're only three months? Are you sure there aren't twins in there?"

Alternately, they might not think you're big enough, and try to force feed you sandwiches.

People seem to lose all sense of boundaries when it comes to a pregnant body, which is lame when it's your pregnant body, because suddenly strangers are guessing your weight and massaging your lower abdomen on the street.

Fox Searchlight

But there's something I want you to know.

]]>Morgan Shanahanhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/morganshanahan/a-reminder-to-pregnant-women-everywhere-that-your-body-is-beWed, 18 Mar 2015 14:01:05 -0400<b>F*ck 'em, dude.</b>morganshanahannonadultnonadultA total stranger once called over the entire staff of a fro-yo shop to ogle the size of my belly. Mysteriously, I did not knock her out.nonadultPeople seem to lose all sense of boundaries when it comes to a pregnant body, which is lame when it's <i><b>your</b></i> pregnant body, because suddenly strangers are guessing your weight and massaging your lower abdomen on the street.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultGood for you girl, it is glorious.nonadultNext time someone rubs your belly, try rubbing theirs back. Or just tell them you don't like it. Either one should work.nonadult<i>And you are glowing.</i> Soak it up.nonadultIt's hard carrying a human around inside your body. Sweat pools places you never knew about.nonadultnonadultBut you are SLAYING. Go ahead. Set some boundaries if you want to. Start a hashtag. #BACKOFFTHEBELLY.nonadultYour body is doing something amazing right now. The rest is just noise.nonadultnonadult23 Ways Babies Are The Worst Roommates Everhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenpaul/babies-are-the-worst-roommates-ever?utm_term=4ldqpia
Is their name even on the lease?

They don't pay rent.

]]>Lauren Paulhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenpaul/babies-are-the-worst-roommates-everTue, 17 Mar 2015 15:31:05 -0400<b>Is their name even on the lease?</b>laurenpaulnonadultnonadultnonadultNicole Mays CC BY-NCnonadultDisney / PixarnonadultThey're always on this strict "soft food only" diet.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultZero respect for personal space.nonadultPaul-W CC BY-NC-SAnonadultRob, Joyce, Alex &amp; Nova CC BY-NC-NDnonadultnonadultYou swear, it's like they can't even understand you.nonadultEverything has to get done like, now.nonadultnonadultnonadultScott Granneman CC BY-SAnonadultJessica Lucia CC BY-NC-NDnonadultburner_24_7 CC BY-NCnonadultnonadultnonadultConsidering they never even wait to get to the bathroom. Gross.nonadultOh sure, playtime's a blast, but how about after?nonadultC'mon, man, not all <i>our</i> underwear are disposable.nonadultnonadultGirl you got a little something, right there...nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult35 Moments That Make Having Kids Totally Worth Ithttp://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/35-moments-that-make-having-kids-totally-worth-it?utm_term=4ldqpia
Because it’s so much more than just dirty diapers.

Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed

"The very first time I heard a little voice say, 'Mommy, I love you,' I knew right then I was lost."

—Submitted by Colleen Mary Snodgrass, Facebook

I told my 3-year-old son the other night, "You're my boy! I'm so happy to be your mommy." And he said, "Aw, mommy, you're my girl! I'm very happy to be your son!"

]]>Mike Spohrhttp://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/35-moments-that-make-having-kids-totally-worth-itSat, 14 Mar 2015 16:16:06 -0400<b>Because it's so much more than just dirty diapers.</b>mikespohrnonadultnonadultnonadult"The very first time I heard a little voice say, 'Mommy, I love you,' I knew right then I was lost."
—Submitted by Colleen Mary Snodgrass, FacebooknonadultI told my 3-year-old son the other night, "You're my boy! I'm so happy to be your mommy." And he said, "Aw, mommy, you're my girl! I'm very happy to be your son!"
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/ericagustafw">ericagustafw</a>nonadult—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/amil2147">amil2147</a>nonadult"When my 5-year-old autistic son found his love of music and sang in his school's Christmas recital."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/geric2">geric2</a>nonadultI raised my daughter by myself, and money was always very scarce. One night I was trying to work out our budget when my then-4-year-old daughter asked me what was wrong. I told her money was a little tight, but not to worry. She ran to her room, came back with her little fists full of Chuck E. Cheese tickets, and said, 'Don't worry, Mommy, you can have my money.'"
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahavalencia">sarahavalencia</a>nonadult"My son suffered from encephalitis at the age of 3 and lost all of his memories. He couldn't talk but somehow deep in there he managed to kind of recognize me and mumble 'ma.' I knew then that even against all odds my little one would never forget his mommy."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinar4997b5a2b">carolinar4997b5a2b
</a>nonadult"This was the first time my daughter dressed herself. She was so very proud of herself, but she'd put her shorts on backwards and opted for no underwear. When I asked her why, she replied, 'I just never liked underwear.'”
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/jeaninecruzg">jeaninecruzg</a>nonadult"Just hearing the funny stuff my 4-year-old daughter comes up with. Like today she said, 'When I was sick I drank chocolate milk. Chocolate milk saved my life!'"
—Submitted by Ashley Marie Pepper, Facebooknonadult"It is a marvel to me as I now watch my children parent their children. I'm in awe of them. It has truly come full circle."
—Submitted by Linda Jarvis Furman, Facebooknonadult"Finally bringing my son home from the NICU on the 50th day of his life. He's now 14 months, almost walking, and huge. You would never know he was born 11 weeks early. Watching him fight to come home from the hospital made every single thing we had gone through worth it. He is the strongest person I know and the most amazing blessing I could have ever asked for."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/kailynmoraiv">kailynmoraiv
</a>nonadult"I was singing along to Sam Smith in the car, and when I finished my 2-year-old daughter shouted, 'Hooray, Mummy, well done at singing!"
—Submitted by Jenna Hunter, Facebooknonadult—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/ireneb40b8add2c">ireneb40b8add2c</a>nonadult"I was snuggling with my 5-year-old daughter when she suddenly asked, 'Mommy? Why don't you live with your mommy?' I explained, 'Well, sweetheart, as you grow up you become an adult and you leave home to create a new home and maybe a family of your own!' She burst into tears and said, 'But I never have to leave YOU, right?!" I said, 'No. You never have to leave me, and I will never ever leave you.' She threw her little body into my arms and said, 'Good. I never want to leave.'"
—Submitted by Laura Chandler, FacebooknonadultWhen I was 6, my mom died suddenly of meningitis. Since then, there's always been that void. Then I had my own kids. It's been tough because I often doubt myself and my skills. How can I be a mom when I haven't had a (consistent) mom myself? Then, one day, my daughter said, 'Mommy, I wish your mommy was still alive. Then she could see how good of a mommy you are.'"
—Submitted by Brittany Marie Montoya, Facebooknonadult"When my 2-year-old son climbed into my lap, wrapped his arms around mine, then looked at my wife and said, 'Mama, Pop loves me.'"
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/jeremywright704">jeremywright704</a>nonadultOut of the blue, my 4-year-old daughter said, "Mom, you're a good dancer." But her tone was such that it sounded like others had been telling her differently and she was defending me. Nice to know the little nugget is looking out for her mom's street cred."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/fenwick37">Fenwick37</a>nonadult—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/katieshea923">katieshea923</a>nonadult"Whenever I go to get my son from his crib in the morning and he jumps up and yells, 'MOMMY!' and gives me a big hug and kiss."
—Submitted by Lark Oakvik-Orr, Facebooknonadult"My daughter has autism and for quite some time her speech was echolalia. She would repeat things around her over and over. One night when she was 5, my husband and I were talking, and out of nowhere she looked at me and said, "I love you, mommy." I was kind of in disbelief. She had never said it before and I, quite honestly, wasn't expecting to hear it from her."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/insomniacprincess">InsomniacPrincess</a>nonadult"When my daughter was 3, she met Captain America at Disneyland and happily piped up, 'You're strong and brave! I'm strong and brave too!'"
—Submitted by Jennifer Klumpp, Facebooknonadult—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/glorijanew">glorijanew</a>nonadult"When I for sure felt this little thing kick. We still have five months to go but I'm already head over heels."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/meredithp4c7f8c00f">meredithp4c7f8c00f</a>nonadult"My oldest child decided one night that he was going to 'make himself handsome' with a pair of scissors right before holiday pictures. I had a newborn and was out of my mind with lack of sleep so I did the only rational thing I could…cry. He gently patted me on the shoulder and said, 'It's OK, mommy, you're beautiful too.' I couldn't even be upset after that."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/insomniacprincess">InsomniacPrincess</a>nonadult"The other night my 3-year-old daughter and I were just hanging out, being quiet, when she suddenly looked at me and said, 'I like your face. You're the best.' Heartsplode."
—Submitted by Kirby McCauley, Facebooknonadult"I've been teaching my daughter fencing for a few years now. My moment was the first time I saw my short, petite, quiet 15-year-old chase a full-grown man (who was an active duty member of the military) across the field and put him down."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/jonc47a6cd4d4">jonc47a6cd4d4</a>nonadult"Seeing the love and bond my two sons have had since day one. It’s definitely heartwarming and makes the hard days melt away."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/brittneyc47b4816cf">brittneyc47b4816cf</a>nonadultAround Valentine's Day, after I had a horribly grumpy morning, my 3-year-old son and I walked into the store where he saw all of the heart balloons and flowers. He looked at me and said, 'Momma, I have to get you a heart balloon because I love you so much.'"
—Submitted by Christina Jelmberg, Facebooknonadult"We live in Japan and last weekend we went to a very traditional Japanese restaurant. My boys (ages 3 and 6) immediately took off their shoes and sat on the floor by the table without being told to do so. It amazes me that although we live in a different country far away from home, they are respectful to the Japanese culture and customs. I was very proud."
—Submitted by Brittany Kantack, Facebooknonadult"My son's school was having Superhero Day. I asked my son who he wanted to dress up as and he said, 'You, Mom!' I asked him if he was sure and he told me that because I was a paramedic I was a 'real' superhero, not like those made-up ones. So he went to school dressed as me along with my travel mug because coffee is what activates my super powers."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/heidim4f4c1ce41">heidim4f4c1ce41</a>nonadult"Tonight I got my SUV stuck in the snow pile at the end of my driveway. My husband took one look and refused to even try. My 15-year-old son, on the other hand, spent almost two hours shoveling ice and snow to get me out. Made me realize what a wonderful man I've raised. Makes it all worth it."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnak414f432bc">donnak414f432bc</a>nonadult"My 4-year-old surprised me with a family drawing yesterday. 'Now you can look at this and keep me and Daddy in your heart when we’re away at school and work.' I melted."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisbush">Christine Bush</a>nonadult"My 27-day-old son needed emergency surgery for digestive issues, leaving this first-time momma absolutely petrified. When I finally got to hold him after surgery he looked right into my eyes and smiled for the first time. I will never forget that moment as long as I live."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/laurac4c624a9a1">laurac4c624a9a1</a>nonadult"There have been a few times where I've been so overwhelmed with life that I've had to sneak off for a a quick, private cry. Just about every time my daughter will catch me at the tail end, give me a big hug, and say, 'It's all right, mama, you don't have to be sad. I love you."
—Submitted by Kay Ludd, Facebooknonadult"Realizing that my son was just like me in small boy from. My sense of humor, my geeky interests, my inability to follow instructions. This kid is quite literally my best friend. I know I’ll never have a connection with anyone else on the level that I have with this little boy who I made from scratch."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/marylayneb">marylayneb</a>nonadult"I had major surgery in the beginning of January and ended up being in the hospital for 16 days. My recovery has been tough and it's hard for my 3.5-year-old to understand my limitations while I recover, so it breaks my heart when I have to say no to him.
The whole week before Valentine's Day he'd been asking me to come to his dance at school. I wasn't sure I would be able to get myself there, and I didn't want to say no again, so I kept telling him maybe.
The day of the dance, I told him I didn't know if I'd make it. I struggled to get myself together and waffled back and forth on whether or not I'd go. Well, I finally made it to the school and went into the gym to wait for his class. The moment he walked in and spotted me his face lit up and he ran into my arms at full speed. He pulled back, took my face between his two tiny hands, and said, "I knew you'd be here," then planted a big kiss on my lips.
That smile, that hug, that kiss, that confidence in me — I realized then I would literally climb off my death bed if I had to, just to keep my little boy smiling, happy, and feeling loved, and that I would forever put his safety and happiness above all else, no matter how painful or challenging or difficult it may be — and I couldn't be happier."
—Submitted by <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/courtneywilksd">courtneywilksd</a>nonadultnonadult